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Why is Guy Fawkes famous and why do you celebrate Guy Fawkes?
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June 14, 2015 4:49PM
Guy Fawkes tried to blow up the House of Lords. The British celebrate that King James I was not killed by lighting bonfires.
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Why don't Americans celebrate Guy Fawkes?

The original celebration of Guy Fawkes Night happened partly
because Guy Fawkes plot was intended to help return England to the
Catholic Church, and most English people were very much against
that. America's traditions were based on religious tolerance, and
the celebration of Guy Fawkes Night would seem contrary to their
feelings.
The celebration of Guy Fawkes Night is partly because of the
fact that the king was saved from the plotters. Americans generally
do not care for the monarchy.
Americans celebrate Thanksgiving and Veterans Day in November,
so they do not much need another holiday that month.